Fostering ‘Mining Minds’

Young participants of the Mining Minds initiative at York University in Toronto.Young participants of the Mining Minds initiative at York University in Toronto.

Mining Minds is a new initiative aimed at educating young people about Ca­na­da’s geology and mineral resources while promoting the mining industry and related career opportunities.

When the program was launched in June at York University in Toronto, young participants were challenged
to design drill bits to penetrate a simulated surface.

The program is run by Actua, a charity which provides science, technology, engineering and math programs for youth.

Over the next several weeks Mining Minds will engage about 30,000 youth, focusing on those living in rural and remote areas where mines are located.

The program is supported by GE Canada, Kinross Gold, Vale, Sabina Gold & Silver, Glencore Xstrata, MMG and Major Drilling.

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